Review: An American Tapestry Series

"Each novel in the American Tapestries series sets a heart-stirring love story against the backdrop of an epic moment in American history.  Whether they settled her first colonies, fought in her battles, built her cities, or forged paths to new territories, a diverse tapestry of men and women shaped this great nation into a Land of Opportunity.  Then, as now, the search for romance was part of the American Dream.

Where The Trail Ends

Samantha Waldron and her family have traveled two thousand miles on the Oregon Trail to seek a new life in the Willamette Valley.  Just days from completing the arduous journey, Samantha's canoe capsizes on the icy Columbia River.  Fortunately, she is rescued by a handsome British fur trader, Lord Alexander Clarke, and taken to Fort Vancouver to regain her health . . . and lose her heart.

Queen of the Waves

Spoiled society girl Jacqueline Abdingdon is used to getting her way.  So, when she learns that her father has arranged to marry her off to a man she doesn't love, she concocts a harebrained scheme.  She will give her identity and her tickets to sail on the maiden voyage of the luxurious Titanic to Tess, a poor, local farm girl.  As far as Jacqueline is concerned, the plan is foolproof.  After all, all Tess has to do is be everything that she's not!










Melanie Dobson's Where the Trail Ends (Summerside, 2012) and Janice Thompson's Queen of the Waves  (Summerside, 2012) are delightful reads for the lover of historical romance.  Where the Trail Ends explores the incredible sacrifices and hardships faced by the travelers of the Oregon Trail (did you know that they often shot the dogs for fear that barking would draw some sort of predator to the camp?).  Queen of the Waves is set against the almost unimaginable opulence of the Titanic.  Despite the vastly different settings, however, both books feature a strong heroine who faces difficult circumstances and emerges a better woman.  And, both books make you feel as if you are right there with the heroines changing, too.

I highly recommend Where the Trail Ends and Queen of the Waves, and I am really looking forward to the next books in the American Tapestries series.

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Celebrate with Melanie and Janice by entering to win a Kindle Fire!

 

One fortunate winner will receive:

• A Kindle Fire
• Where the Trail Ends by Melanie Dobson
• Queen of the Waves by Janice Thompson

Enter today by clicking one of the icons below. But hurry, the giveaway ends on October 17th. Winner will be announced at the American Tapestries Author Chat Facebook Party on 10/18. Connect with authors Melanie Dobson and Janice Thompson for an evening of book chat, trivia and fun! There will also be gift certificates, books, and a Book Club Prize Pack to be won (10 copies for your book club or small group)!

So grab your copy of Where the Trail Ends and  Queen of the Waves and join Melanie Dobson and Janice Thompson on the evening of the October 18th for a chance to connect with the authors and make some new friends. (If you haven't read the books - don't let that stop you from coming!)

Don't miss a moment of the fun, RSVP today. Tell your friends via FACEBOOK or TWITTER and increase your chances of winning. Hope to see you on the 18th!

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I received a complimentary copy of Where the Trail Ends and Queen of the Waves to facilitate my review.  No other compensation was received.  For full disclosure, see the sidebar.